Is Harlem safe at night?
Posted by Diane
Re: Is Harlem safe at night? February 05, 2010 09:23PM |
All these questions about the safety of NYC are really insulting. I'm getting tired of them.
I'm fairly certain that in the last 20 years NOBODY has been killed, assaulted or mugged going to church on Sunday morning in Harlem.
Now if you are planning on getting rip roaring drunk and returning to your room in Harlem at 3am, you might be opening yourself up to danger. But consider this, the same No-Good-Nic could just as easily take a train downtown and find you in the bar, no matter where you stay in the city.
Nearly all the violence in the city is between people who are known to each other, rival gangs, ex-lovers, convenience store clerks etc. Tourists get a free pass. Come have a good time, but don't block the sidewalk in front of me. Rant off.
I'm fairly certain that in the last 20 years NOBODY has been killed, assaulted or mugged going to church on Sunday morning in Harlem.
Now if you are planning on getting rip roaring drunk and returning to your room in Harlem at 3am, you might be opening yourself up to danger. But consider this, the same No-Good-Nic could just as easily take a train downtown and find you in the bar, no matter where you stay in the city.
Nearly all the violence in the city is between people who are known to each other, rival gangs, ex-lovers, convenience store clerks etc. Tourists get a free pass. Come have a good time, but don't block the sidewalk in front of me. Rant off.
Re: Is Harlem safe at night? February 17, 2010 05:34PM |
Re: Is Harlem safe at night? March 29, 2010 11:40AM |
yes and no, this is NYC anything could happen and does happen everywhere, but its dangerous to be out alone at late hours , for the most part its the young teen age kids that are more prone to attacking people or harassing them, the area has been on an upswing with new condos and yuppies moving in, lots of police presence seems to have helped just a little, there are still certain blocks which have lots of drugs and drug users like 125th and Lex. with homeless shelter and methadone clinics right there where the people seem to gather and hang out, also if you are white and concerned i can tell you that when you get harassed or threatened it increases the risk of police being called and the drug dealers dont want that, so it is kinda understood that messing around with tourists or out of towners is not worth it , but there are still a few lone wolves that dont care , so just be alert , take your i pod out of your ears have your hand on your cell phone ready to dial 911 if need be and if you are thinking of moving somewhere go and walk around the neighborhood to get a feel for it
Re: Is Harlem safe at night? April 01, 2010 04:51PM |
Re: Is Harlem safe at night? April 13, 2010 11:00PM |
Hey there
ive never been to New York 1st time visitor from New Zealand, i like a look of an apartment to stay for a week in Harlem, Harlem looks like a great price area for a short holiday as close to Manhatten etc the apartment is on W 127th Street between 7th Ave & Lenox Ave (i have no idea how the street system works), i realise there is some false pretences on Harlem but would be nice to get a local opinion as i would for any area in any country. otherwise recommend another area with competitve prices and subway systems. Cheers
ive never been to New York 1st time visitor from New Zealand, i like a look of an apartment to stay for a week in Harlem, Harlem looks like a great price area for a short holiday as close to Manhatten etc the apartment is on W 127th Street between 7th Ave & Lenox Ave (i have no idea how the street system works), i realise there is some false pretences on Harlem but would be nice to get a local opinion as i would for any area in any country. otherwise recommend another area with competitve prices and subway systems. Cheers
BobbyM
Re: Is Harlem safe at night?July 02, 2010 02:51PM |
Re: Is Harlem safe at night? July 10, 2010 07:56PM |
Re: Is Harlem safe at night? August 19, 2010 02:55PM |
104th and 1st ave August 23, 2010 04:29PM |
Hey ya'll I just moved from Astoria to Harlem on 104th st and 1st ave. I loved Astoria and never had an issue. My friend says where I just moved to is pretty good to but I was just wondering if any locals there could give me advice. I love lots of Harlem but never have been to this part! Thanks!!!
Re: Is Harlem safe at night? August 24, 2010 11:46AM |
Re: Is Harlem safe at night? August 25, 2010 07:07AM |
Re: Is Harlem safe at night? August 30, 2010 09:33PM |
Hey I actually have the same question: me, 2 other ladies in their 20s and 1 male same age are looking to move in to an affordable apartment on 140th and lenox. I walked around the area the other day at dusk and felt fine about it. But just wondering what are other thoughts. I'm having some serious issues finding affordable but safe apartments in this city.
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